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Steve Klabnik joins the podcast to discuss various topics including innovation stagnation, the significance of inventions throughout history, the mindset of fearlessly refactoring code in Rust, the adoption of distributed systems, and fascination with 10 gigabit ethernet and concerns about fragile fiber optic cables.
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- The podcast overlooked significant innovations such as the Haber process and AgTech advancements that have had a substantial impact on society and should be recognized.
- The advent of horizontally scaled systems revolutionized the way we build and operate distributed systems, enabling greater reliability, scalability, and fault tolerance.
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Missing Innovations: Haber process and AgTech
There are important innovations missing from the podcast episode's discussion, such as the Haber process for fertilizer production and AgTech advancements. The Haber process, which industrialized fertilizer production, was crucial in addressing food scarcity in the late 19th century. AgTech, including advancements like the bi-roader combine, has revolutionized agriculture, enabling higher crop yields and food production. These innovations have had a significant impact on society and should be recognized.
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